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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 716.07 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 716.07 and 297.96 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 716.07 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/716.07 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 716.07 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 213,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,360.22/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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